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ODDfest 2026 has revealed its first wave of lineup, and we are here to share a first taste:

Performers: Grammy-nominated R&B-soul singer-songwriter Valerie June (US), psychedelic rock artist Föllakzoid (CL), Finnish rap icon with harpist backing Paleface & Harput, Jazz-Femma Award-winning experimental trio VIRTA, producer-artist with collaborations alongside multiple Grammy winners MISHA, indie sister duo Sarah Julia (NL), internationally recognized electronic band Muovipussi, one of the most followed modern classical pianists A. Blomqvist, synth-pop producer-singer duo Lauer & DENA (DE), electronic music duo Connection Interrupted known for their striking stage constructions, and many more.

Speakers: One of Finland’s most well-known electronic producers Otto “YOTTO” Yliperttula, long-standing producer and radio host Juska “DJ Orion” Wendland, Head of Agency and Partnerships at NusNus Salomé Daoudi (DK), Founder of German smile. festival and DJ Pascal Fischer (DE), internationally accomplished producer and sound engineer Jonas Verwijnen, CEO of Finland’s leading music industry conference Music x Media and Radio Helsinki host Lotta Savolainen, Head of Marketing of Swedish Way Out West festival Filip Hiltmann (SE), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland Heidi Backman, creative industries -specialized lawyer Lottaliina Pokkinen, Founder of Trainshare Oki Tåg, and many more.

Not only does the lineup feature impressive names, but also programming co-created with key operators in the Finnish creative scene, including Tanssin talo, Mitäs Mitäs Mitäs Festival, & Espoo Theatre, DocPoint Film Festival, Q-teatteri, INDIE SHOWCASE, Nuua Company, Aavistus Festival, DanceWorks Helsinki, and Winged App.

With lineup going live and the event week approaching, ODDfest 2026 Early Bird tickets are coming to an end. Prices will increase on April 17.

However, worry not, dear ODDones—we’ve got something neat just for you. As a thank you for being part of the journey and our precious community, we’re offering a special perk:

Use code ODDcommunity25 via the link below to get 25% off ODDfest Passes and Student Passes. The offer is valid until April 17, with a limit of two discounted tickets per person.

A few weeks ago, we announced that we’d found a new home in Vallila where we’re building a 600m2 creative hub—yes, we got even more space now—to better advance our long-term goals of strengthening the Finnish creative economy.

Now, we’re officially launching the space to the public and inviting you all to our special housewarming party and its afters on Friday April 17 from 4 PM onwards at Teollisuuskatu 9D, Helsinki.

ODDfest and ODDference are looking for volunteers for their 2026 editions across seven teams:

Attendee Experience
Program & Content
Production
Hospitality
People Team
Community
Marketing & Comms

If you’re feeling like you’re odd enough to join the team, apply via the link below by Monday April 20.

ODDfest has been getting some thoughtful attention lately.

Last week, together with design studio Adventure Club, ODDfest received an Honorary Mention at Grand One, Finland's leading digital media competition, in the category of Best Visual Design. On their website, you can now read a glimpse into the design story behind ODDfest's visual identity.

At the same time, Evento, a Finnish magazine for event industry professionals by Avecmedia, published insights shared by our Founder, Ronny Eriksson, on emerging industry trends for 2026 and highlighted ODDfest in its latest issue.

International urban culture media, Salute Guide, published a curated guide to Helsinki’s creative spaces through Ronny’s eyes, and highlighted ODDfest in its “Europe's Creative Events to Fuel Your Creativity” list.

Ronny was also featured as a guest on two podcasts: Creative Respect with Kimmo Syväri and Arts Dynamics Talks with Sofie Marin.

We're honoured to be spotlighted on these industry-relevant platforms. Our sincere thanks for the recognition!

Explore features in full via the links below.

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Brella, a premium event platform designed to elevate the attendee experience and power meaningful networking at events around the world.

Through this collaboration, Brella powers ODDfest’s official event app and the program experience on our website. From exploring the schedule and discovering speakers and performers to connecting with fellow attendees, the platform helps bring the full ODDfest experience together in one place. By making it easier to navigate the event, Brella helps ensure that meaningful encounters and new collaborations can happen throughout both ODDfest and ODDference.

As 2026 moves forward, things are starting to pick up speed. A lot is on the horizon: new events, community activities, and insider perks, both online and offline.

Now’s the perfect moment to hop in before things go full steam.

To keep the spark going and our dear local community alive and thriving, ODDfest organizes side-events year-round.

Join the irl ODDones Social Club on Venga or check out our next ODDevents below.

Next up:

ODDfest and Creative Lunch Club are back with their collaborative lunch series! This time we’re gathering creatives at the cozy, second-living-room Flät no 14 for a joint-meal and unhurried conversations.

Founder of ODDfest, Ronny Eriksson, will join a panel discussion exploring what is really holding back growth in the creative industries. This event is organized by Gigle and Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce.

ODDfest is throwing a special housewarming party for its new home and 600m2 creative hub, ODDspace! Welcome ODDones!

Join the ODDones online community on Discord, IRL Social Club on Venga, or follow us on your favorite platform to stay in the loop and connected to everything (and everyone) ODD.